U.S. Constitution goes into effect.
March 4, 1789
The document goes into effect when Congress convenes for the first time in City Hall in New York. Congress immediately adjourns due to the lack of a quorum.
Sources
- Boston Globe
- Lepore, Jill
The document goes into effect when Congress convenes for the first time in City Hall in New York. Congress immediately adjourns due to the lack of a quorum.